How To Break Through: Interview - Performing Artist nayKid

All across London, they emerge from Tube stations and the doors of puttering buses into the cold street; bags slung over their shoulders and taut stomachs beneath thick winter overcoats. You wouldn’t recognise them, as they head for freezing upstairs rooms in tatty gymnasiums and slink into backstage theatre doors. You wouldn’t know their faces, even though they appear regularly in sold-out musicals and on the nation’s favourite television shows. Our question is: WHAT MOVES THEM? Elegancy101 caught up with Performing Artist Justine "nayKid" Campagnard who now resides in London to further her dancing career!

How To Break Through: The Process Of Jewelry Creation By Evi~lance

If you love bold, make-a-statement accessories, you might just fall in love with the offerings from Evi~lance. It is known for its SELF-MADE outrageous and very eccentric designs. But how does the art/jewelry designer Evita Tjon A Ten go about her work? Find it out after the jump: 

How To Break Through: Interview With the AFRICAN WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2012 - Justina Mutale!

Today we have another fabulous addition to our “How To Break Through” series! Justina Mutale is one of the most influential and inspirational women of African origin. She is even named AFRICAN WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2012. She is also a mega award-winning international celebrity PR Maven; Social Entrepreneur; International Speaker; humanist; philanthropist; philosopher; as well as HIV/AIDS, Women’s, Children’s & Human Rights Activist and Advocate. Justina serves as Patron, Ambassador, Trustee and Board Member of several humanitarian, community and charitable organizations in the UK and overseas. WOW, thats a lot! But what we really want to know is.... how did she break through and achieved all these succeses. Read the interview after the jump:

How To Break Through: Interview With Singer Ntjam Rosie

 Happy monday readers! Elegancy101 was lucky enough to get some 101 time with Dutch Soul/Jazz sensation Ntjam Rosie! Ntjam Rosie's latest album is called ‘At the back of beyond’ . She has taught herself to play the guitar and developed a bright new uplifting, style. Ntjam Rosie has her own label: Gentle Daze Records  and she has been nominated for the magazine ELLE Personal Style Awards because of her unique personal style. Read the interview below:

Q. Who is Ntjam Rosie exactly (your age, origin, place of birth etc)?
I am 30 years old and I was born in Cameroon, Africa.

How To Break Through: As a Plus Size Model

What are the ups and downs a plus size model has to go through during her modeling career? Elegancy101 had the pleasure of interviewing plus size model Florencia. She has been modeling for quite some time, and is currently signed with a Model Agency.

Interview: Ovo Drenth - How to break through: As a Black Model In Europe!

Elegancy101 caught up with well-known Dutch model Ovo Drenth. In this interview we will talk about her modeling career, the ups and downs of the industry, her beauty regime and the problem of racial discrimination in the fashion industry in Europe. There is still the same three lines about black models not selling well, their various looks not being “in” at the moment and the usual finger pointing. Although this is a sensitive issue, it is an important one to discuss. Read the interview after the jump:

How To Break Through: Rosci Diaz Gives Advice For Women In The Biz

Former 106 & park host Rosci Diaz recently shot a fab spread for PYNK magazine with a "Goodbye New York" theme where she talks about celebrity friends & advice for women in the biz.

Interview: Feliciana Cacciapuoti

We got hold of upcoming artist Feliciana Cacciapuoti. Her style can only be described as edgy, and it is easy to see how a person would believe she is a star. And that’s a good thing because Feliciana is a part of the star making industry.

Interview: Miss Africa Nkem Anthonia Emegha

Elegancy101 was lucky enough to catch up with Miss Africa herself: Nkem Anthonia Emegha! We chatted about competing in the Miss Africa Scholarship pageant and what it means to be a representative of the organization. Check out our exclusive below!